At least 330 cats died from a mysterious illness investigators believe could be linked to recalled cat food, according to the Royal Veterinary College
The FSA said the outbreak of pancytopenia was potentially linked to specific cat products, which were being recalled.The government is working with the RVC and the Animal Plant and Health Agency, as well as authorities across Britain and the pet food supply chain, to investigate the possible link.
"Results of analyses by the RVC of cat food involved in the product recall published by the Food Standards Agency have been shared with the FSA." Natalie Mitchell, 38, said she believes the death of her eight-month-old kitten Dave was one of the first cases.She said Dave was a"very lively and very happy" kitten who would normally run up and jump on her bed in the mornings, but one day in May she found him poorly and lying under her bed.
"We managed to get him to the vets that day and they found he had a very high temperature. They did a blood test and found he had no platelets, no red blood cells and no white blood cells.They took Dave to a hospital in Essex where his condition deteriorated. He was put down after he was found to be bleeding internally and was unable to breathe properly.
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